London's hidden gem
Picturesque palace
Set in the unspoilt grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens, this picturesque palace is the perfect West London setting for your special dinner or reception.
Kew may be a royal palace, but it was also once a family home. King George III, Queen Charlotte and their children all left an indelible mark on this amazing building during their time here, and the atmosphere remains equal parts regal and intimate.
Today, you can treat your guests to a dinner to remember in an historic Grade I-listed venue that has lost none of its cosy charm over the centuries. What better way to mark your special occasion?
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King’s Dining Room
The décor and furnishings of this sumptuous dining room are almost identical to those enjoyed by King George III during his time at Kew.
It was here that the King hosted lively dinners with the great and good of his day – now, you, your friends and colleagues can dine in regal splendour and help keep the spirit of revelry alive.
Capacity
- Up to 40 guests for receptions
- Up to 30 guests for a dinner
Availability
- Available for evening hire only
Royal Kitchens
Step through the breath-taking 18th-century doorway into the Great Kitchen and be transported back in time to the hidden heart of the palace, where cooks and servants prepared banquets for the royal family and their guests.
With their original copper boilers, charcoal stoves and colourful brickwork, the Royal Kitchens make a truly unique venue for your dinner or reception.
Capacity
- Up to 60 guests for a reception
- Up to 40 guests for a dinner
Availability
- Available for evening hire only
King’s Breakfast Room
Filled with knickknacks and curios from the lives of King George III and his family, the King’s Breakfast Room is a wonderfully eccentric space for meetings and other events, with its antiquated scientific instruments and an original Georgian chamber organ.
Capacity
- Up to 24 guests for a reception
Availability
- Available for evening hire only
Queen’s Garden
This enclosed garden, immediately adjacent to the palace, makes a wonderful space for outdoor receptions – especially during the summer months, when the air is filled with the scent of pollen and fragrant herbs.
Laid out in typical 17th-century style, the garden boasts a gazebo, a Florentine sculpture and a sunken garden, giving the grounds an air of timeless elegance and tranquillity.
Capacity
- Up to 40 guests for a reception
Availability
- Available for evening hire only
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Queen Charlotte’s Christmas
Visit the Royal Kitchens at Kew Palace this Christmas at the former residence of Queen Charlotte and her family for festive-themed arts and crafts.
- 12, 13, 18 and 19 December 2023
- 11:00 - 14:00 (last entry 13:30)
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
- Tours and talks
Sensory Palaces
A health and wellbeing programme for people living with dementia and their carers at Kew Palace.
- Until 05 December 2023. New programme in spring 2024.
- Kew Palace
- Free (advance booking required)
- Tours and talks
Hidden Spaces Tours
See areas of Kew Palace not normally open to the public, such as our attics complete with 17th century witches marks, and our Tudor undercroft on our new tours.
- Closed
- 16:00 (tours last 30 minutes)
- Kew Palace
- Separate ticket
BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES
The royal kitchens at Kew
The kitchens have survived, practically untouched
The story of Kew Palace
Britain's smallest royal palace and George III's private retreat
Queen Charlotte
Wife of George III and mother to 15 children
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